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Why We Need Women in Power

Why We Need Women in Power Why We Need Women in Power

Women legislators tend to promote women’s issues. How do Bernie supporters think we should get gender parity in government?

Mar 3, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Christie as Trump’s Veep?

Christie as Trump’s Veep? Christie as Trump’s Veep?

If Chris and Donald form a team, Would many voters pick it? Could there be folks who might support A schoolyard-bullies ticket?…

Mar 3, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Asking For A Friend: How Do I Express My New Gender Presentation Without Buying Into Consumerism?

Asking For A Friend: How Do I Express My New Gender Presentation Without Buying Into Consumerism? Asking For A Friend: How Do I Express My New Gender Presentation Without Buying Into Consumerism?

And another person asks—can I donate welfare dollars to Bernie?

Mar 3, 2016 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone

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Letters From the March 21, 2016, Issue Letters From the March 21, 2016, Issue

Contra Clinton redux… the left’s shame… the migrant’s burden… Socialism? OK, but let’s push for a sane foreign policy.

Mar 3, 2016 / Letters / Our Readers

How Much More Proof Does the Supreme Court Need That Clinic Closures Restrict Abortion Access?

How Much More Proof Does the Supreme Court Need That Clinic Closures Restrict Abortion Access? How Much More Proof Does the Supreme Court Need That Clinic Closures Restrict Abortion Access?

Justice Anthony Kennedy, expected to be the swing vote in the pivotal case against Texas, suggested a lower court might need to gather more information.

Mar 2, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Voters Were Blocked From the Polls on Super Tuesday by New Restrictions

Voters Were Blocked From the Polls on Super Tuesday by New Restrictions Voters Were Blocked From the Polls on Super Tuesday by New Restrictions

The 2016 election is the first in 50 years without the full protections of the Voting Rights Act.

Mar 2, 2016 / Ari Berman

Republicans Are Digging in Their Heels Over President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee. Demand That They Do Their Job

Republicans Are Digging in Their Heels Over President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee. Demand That They Do Their Job Republicans Are Digging in Their Heels Over President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee. Demand That They Do Their Job

The American people have already voted on who should appoint our next justice.

Mar 2, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

Young Oklahoma Voters Not Afraid of Democratic Socialism

Young Oklahoma Voters Not Afraid of Democratic Socialism Young Oklahoma Voters Not Afraid of Democratic Socialism

Policies like Medicare, Medicaid, and free public education sound anything but scary to them.

Mar 2, 2016 / StudentNation / Lauren Massing and StudentNation

These Journalists Dedicated Their Lives to Telling Other People’s Stories. What Happens When No One Wants to Print Their Words Anymore?

These Journalists Dedicated Their Lives to Telling Other People’s Stories. What Happens When No One Wants to Print Their Words Anymore? These Journalists Dedicated Their Lives to Telling Other People’s Stories. What Happens When No One Wants to Print Their Words Anymore?

As newsrooms disappear, veteran reporters are being forced from the profession. That’s bad for journalism—and democracy.

Mar 2, 2016 / Feature / Dale Maharidge

There Goes the Neighborhood: What We Really Mean When We Say ‘Gentrification’

There Goes the Neighborhood: What We Really Mean When We Say ‘Gentrification’ There Goes the Neighborhood: What We Really Mean When We Say ‘Gentrification’

A new podcast series in partnership with WNYC.

Mar 2, 2016 / Audio / Kai Wright and There Goes the Neighborhood

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